Pizza Pie

        I used the Dough Cycle on the Bread Machine yesterday, and I have to admit, I was a bit nervous. Pulling the Recipe from the Bread Lover’s Bread Machine Cookbook, it produced two nice size pizza doughs! I had my doubts, when Matty had a friend over, that there would be enough. Should I [...]

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Menu Plans for the week 3/1

I would like to come up with a plan that I can follow but also switch around if necessary. This week, I am not totally into it, but I feel like if I put it off much longer, I will never do it!  I also have a few new recipes for snacks I would like [...]

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Baked Potato Soup

My kids are NOT big soup eaters, but this they love..and I also realized  this is an almost meatless recipe. Another meal I can add to my list! This meal cost about $10, and fed all of us, plus of good amount of leftovers! 3 boxes value size Au Gratin Potatoes 2 cups of milk 2 [...]

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Meatless Menu – I give UP!

Well, it is only day 1 of my research, but it is not looking promising Thanks to my picky family, who do not like many veggies, beans, rice or seafood….my meatless recipes consist of pasta pizza grilled cheese and soup breakfast for dinner and “hold the bacon” fishsticks..but this is only good for the kids..hubby [...]

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Grocery Budget Stretch – Part 1

Trying to make ends meet, and still staying within my grocery budget has become next to impossible!  I used to be able to feed my family of five under $100 a week..well those days are long gone I do understand why… 1) having a teenage boy has made a huge difference..he eats for 2, maybe [...]

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